My wild theory right now is that Treliving has been desperately trying to move Wideman, but all the GMs know he's in a tight spot to sign Gaudreau right now. They feel like they've got all the leverage in a trade with Treliving for once in their life and are taking advantage of it.
Something will give sooner or later, and as soon as Gaudreau is signed, we'll see Wideman traded with 2.5 retained and a 3rd round pick or B-prospect.
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